MEGAN VENZINĬamelPhat and Jake Bugg collab “Be Someone” is full of sexy, rolling basslines, haunting melodies and reverberating vocals. Though softened by Avicii’s signature upbeat harmonies and a pop-leaning hook, “S.O.S” will stand as a lasting reminder that there’s sometimes more to a song than meets the ear. There’s no denying that Tim Bergling had his demons, and “S.O.S” plays back like a not-so-cryptic cry for help.
But despite the sunny lyrics and seemingly happy strums, the emotional track strikes a melancholy tone.
Featuring the luscious vocals of soul singer Aloe Blacc, the lead single off Tim sounds a lot like an invitation to come out of the darkness and into the light. KAT BEINĬompleted from a MIDI file left behind by the late producer, “S.O.S” is the crown jewel of Avicii’s posthumous third studio album. “Between The Lines” is the first single from Amtrac’s forthcoming sophomore LP Oddyssey, which he says will include more vocal-driven dance-pop, with a myriad of vibes from indie, post-rock and heavy electronics. The music video plays on themes of obsession, depicting a man consumed by the never-ending search for UFOs. Interstellar synth lines glitter over soulful piano chords, lone guitar wails and driving bass rhythms, while Amtrac grabs the mic to deliver an infectious vocal designed in the style of a sample.
It’s an ode to the beauty of repetition, played out in sonic loops and building layers. “Between The Lines” is a return to indie-dance force for the anything-goes producer. The year was almost over, but Amtrac came through in the early half of December with one last groovy earworm we just had to put on our list.
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